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About the Role

We are seeking a highly experienced and innovative Principal Controls Engineer to lead the development, optimization, and implementation of advanced control systems across critical infrastructure products and automation platforms on the Data Center Infrastructure team. This role is critical to ensuring the performance, reliability, and scalability of critical systems, with a strong emphasis on data center infrastructure, power/energy management, and industrial automation. This role will involve designing and developing wiring harness systems, including schematic creation, harness architecture, panel layout, developing specifications, selecting key components, and transitioning design to manufacturing. Furthermore, the position includes leading test process implementation and ensuring equipment alignment to maintain the highest standards of operational excellence and reliability.

Responsibilities

Define and own the control system architecture across multiple platforms, including PLCs, BMS, EPMS, and ATS systems, ensuring scalability, reliability, and maintainability.
Develop detailed control system specifications, functional design documents, and interface definitions for all subsystems.
Define control logic, sensor integration, and communication protocols (e.g., Modbus, BACnet, SNMP) for intelligent power and cooling management.
Validate control systems through simulation, testing, and commissioning to ensure reliability, safety, and responsiveness.
Lead Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT) and Site Acceptance Testing (SAT) for new projects and revisions.
Drive the development of system-level simulations and digital twins to validate control strategies before deployment.
Architect integration strategies for control systems with enterprise platforms such as SCADA, CMMS, and cloud-based monitoring tools.
Establish design patterns and best practices for modular and reusable control logic across projects.
Lead root cause analysis and resolution of complex control system issues during commissioning and operations.
Evaluate emerging technologies and automation trends to continuously improve system performance and efficiency.
Develop and maintain documentation for system architecture, control logic, and operational procedures.
Collaborate with electrical, mechanical, software, and facilities engineering teams to ensure seamless integration of control systems with physical infrastructure.
Work closely with cross-functional teams to align control system designs with business requirements, timelines, and operational constraints.
Facilitate design reviews, technical workshops, and cross-functional planning sessions to ensure alignment and transparency across engineering disciplines.
Support commissioning and field teams during deployment, troubleshooting, and optimization of control systems.

Requirements

8+ years of experience in control system design and implementation.
Deep expertise in PLC programming (Allen-Bradley, Siemens, Schneider Electric).
Deep expertise in Building Management Systems (BMS) integration and optimization.
Deep expertise in Electrical Power Monitoring Systems (EPMS/EDPM) for real-time energy analytics.
Deep expertise in Automatic Transfer Switches (ATS) control and failover logic.
Strong proficiency in control theory, system modeling, and simulation tools (MATLAB/Simulink).
Experience with industrial protocols (Modbus, BACnet, OPC UA, Ethernet/IP).
Familiarity with NFPA, IEC, and ISO standards related to control systems and safety.
Experience in EPlan, WindChill, SolidWorks, and DevOps are a plus.
Experience with hyperscale or colocation data center environments.
Familiarity with low and medium-voltage systems.
Master’s Degree in Electrical Engineering or a relevant engineering discipline (Preferred).
Active Professional Engineer (PE) license (Preferred).
Experience in mission-critical environments such as data centers, manufacturing, or energy systems (Preferred).
Experience with digital twin modeling and predictive maintenance strategies (Preferred).

Skills

PLC programming
BMS integration and optimization
EPMS/EDPM for real-time energy analytics
ATS control and failover logic
Control theory
System modeling
Simulation tools (MATLAB/Simulink)
Industrial protocols (Modbus, BACnet, OPC UA, Ethernet/IP)
EPlan
WindChill
SolidWorks
DevOps
Digital twin modeling
Predictive maintenance strategies
Interpersonal skills
Communication skills
Creative
Self-motivated
Accountable
Team-oriented
Independent work
Reading and interpreting technical procedures
Writing reports
Business correspondence
Procedural guides
Presenting information
Responding to management, client, and public queries
Influencing others
Sharing best practices
Mentoring
Assessing projects
Articulating risks
Developing project milestones
Stage-gate processes in project lifecycle management (PLCM)
Problem-solving skills
Attention to detail

Location

Remote
Hybrid

Work Type

Full-time

Experience Level

Principal
8+ years

Education Level

Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering or a relevant engineering discipline
Master’s Degree in Electrical Engineering or a relevant engineering discipline

Salary/Compensations

$132,400 - $238,400

Benefits

Eligible for a short-term incentive based on performance.
Medical insurance plans
Dental insurance plans
Vision insurance plans
Paid time off accruing at a rate of 3.07 hours during your first year of employment
4 weeks of paid parental leave
11 company-paid holidays in 2027 (9 fixed holidays and 2 optional floating holidays)
401(k) retirement plan
Employee stock purchase plan

About the Company

At Jabil (NYSE: JBL), we are proud to be a trusted partner for the world's top brands, offering comprehensive engineering, supply chain, and manufacturing solutions.
With 60 years of experience across industries and a vast network of over 100 sites worldwide, Jabil combines global reach with local expertise to deliver both scalable and customized solutions.
Our commitment extends beyond business success as we strive to build sustainable processes that minimize environmental impact and foster vibrant and diverse communities around the globe.
The DCI team consists of technical subject matter experts who specialize in end-to-end large scale physical infrastructure that powers and enables modern data centers. This includes power distribution systems such as transformers, substations, generators, switchgear, switch panels, busways, ATS units, EDPM, BMS systems, and control panels, as well as cooling solutions ranging from traditional evaporative and indirect cooling systems to emerging liquid cooling technologies including chillers, heat exchangers, CDUs, pumps, and secondary fluid networks. The team also addresses the mechanical structures that house these systems - hot aisle containment, steel enclosures, blanking panels, cable trays, and fiber and networking infrastructure.
The DCI team operates as a cross-industry center of excellence, partnering primarily with various cloud providers across the industry. Team members function as deeply technical subject matter experts who engage directly with customers and supply chain partners to assess requirements, identify challenges, and design infrastructure solutions end-to-end. The ideal contributor brings engineering-level expertise in either power or cooling disciplines, a working knowledge of the full infrastructure dependency chain, and the ability to translate that expertise into clear recommendations and collaborative problem-solving with both technical and business stakeholders.

Equal Opportunity

Jabil, including its subsidiaries, is an equal opportunity employer and considers qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
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